PMS, Menstruating and Herbal Management of these symptoms.

PMS, Menstruating, Menopause and Herbal Management of these symptoms include the use of such herbs as:

What is Menopause, well is a natural decline in reproductive hormones when a woman reaches her 40s or 50s, it can be brought on earlier by certain conditions/surgeries.  Some of the most common symptoms include hot flashes and vaginal dryness. There may also be sleep disturbances. The severity of these conditions can bring anxiety and depression, and vary in degree from woman to woman. 

  • Black cohosh is known to reduce hot flushes in menopausal women and to have low toxicity.
  • Night sweats – Astragalus, Cat’s claw, Schisandra, Zizyphus.
  • Excessive sweating – Rehmannia, Sage, Red clover, Zizyphus.
  • Dysmenorrhea (painful period cramps) California poppy, Wild yam, Cramp bark and Ginger
  • Menorrhagia (excessive bleeding) – Beth root, Ladies’ mantle, Chaste tree, Paeonia, Shepherd’s purse, Yarrow.
  • Menopausal – Alfalfa, Black cohosh, False unicorn, Ladies’ mantle, Shatavari, Kava.

Many women experience a range of symptoms as their hormones changes leading up to menopause. While estrogen hormones rise and fall, this can vary from woman to woman.  So why would you seek a one medication fits all when a Herbal prescription is tailor-made to fit your symptoms and your experience with PMS, a healthy menstrual cycle and Menopause.  A herbal remedy has the ability to reduce these and other symptoms of menopause, as you approach menopause, your ovaries produce less estrogen, causing symptoms such as vaginal dryness, hot flushes but to name a few.

Did you know that a cup of red clover or sage tea has been used to manage the symptoms of hot flushes?  You make this by simply adding a 1 tsp of dried herbs or fresh, per 200ml of water, brew for 3-5 minutes or adjust to your liking if you are wanting to add some sweetness you can add pure honey.  Red clover has been shown to improve sleep as well, but caution if you are on medication you should check with your herbalist before consuming.  

One thing almost every woman struggles with month to month if periods, they can cause back pain, stomach cramps, tiredness, increased appetite but to name a few.  Many herbs can help elevate these troublesome symptoms and restore your bodies natural cycle.  

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Moods and Herbal Medicine

Stress is a natural physical and mental reaction to life experiences.  Everyone experiences it from time to time and everyone’s body will react differently to it.  There are many herbs designed to help your bodies response to stress.  Stress effect body systems such as nervous, immune, cardiovascular, reproductive, sexual and digestive.  Some people are used to a lot of stress and there for the effects may be quite subtle to that person, it could be trouble sleeping to an upset stomach that you put down to something else.  A simple thing you can do at home is drinking herbal teas such as peppermint, Chamomile, Lemon balm, Valerian and Lavender before going to sleep is usually the best time, but a couple throughout the day would also be beneficial.  Another beneficial thing is mediation and yoga and other relaxing exercise activities.

Here a list of Herbs that can assist with different types of stress, when dispensed with a consultation by a Herbalist/Naturopath:

  • Depression – Chaste tree, Schisandra, Oats green, Passionflower
  • Irritability – Lemon balm, Mexican Valerian, Passionflower, Skullcap, Vervain.
  • Stress – physical – Korean ginseng, Licorice, Sarsaparilla, Schisandra, Withania
  • Stress – emotional California poppy, Corydalis, Jamaica dogwood, Kava, Skullcap, Valerian.
  • Panic attacks – California poppy, Hops, Kava, Mexican valerian.

Of course, there are many different ways to take these herbs, and as you can see many herbs do double duty.  So If you feel you suffer from stress, you should make an appointment with me, your doctor or another qualified professional please do not suffer alone, many things can assist in bringing peace to your body and mind.

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Get your one on one consult and a tailor-made herbal scripts.  All available online and delivered straight to your door, checking for adverse reactions with current medications and supplements.